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Cumberland County, North Carolina

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The county sits in the Sandhills region with sandy soils and longleaf pine forests, bordered by the Cape Fear River. Fort Bragg military installation occupies a significant portion of the county's central area.

Agriculture focuses on tobacco, sweet potatoes, and vegetable crops well-suited to the sandy soils. Poultry operations and cattle grazing complement the crop production in this military-adjacent county.

Quick Facts
RegionSandhills
Top CommoditiesPoultry, Hogs, Soybeans, Corn, Vegetables, Tobacco
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~66,000 acres
Average Farm Size~202 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Cumberland County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Cumberland County Operations

Based on Cumberland County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Conservation programs focus on soil health improvement in sandy soils and water quality protection near military installations. Support emphasizes sustainable tobacco alternatives and diversified vegetable production for local markets.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Cumberland County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Cumberland County?"

Your Next Steps in Cumberland County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the North Carolina guide: North Carolina Farm Programs Guide

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